Defense Minister Israel Katz sent recovery wishes to Itamar Cohen, a founder of agricultural farms in Judea and Samaria, who was seriously wounded in a terror attack near Alon Moreh on Thursday. Katz praised IDF troops for rapidly eliminating the 'despicable terrorists' and said Palestinian terrorism has dropped by over 80% due to the offensive policy. He reiterated the government's commitment to establishing new settlements and farms in Judea and Samaria as part of the security doctrine.
Defense Minister Israel Katz today issued a statement following the terror attack near Alon Moreh, vowing to bolster settlements in Judea and Samaria, as the seriously wounded victim was identified as Itamar Cohen, a well-known agricultural pioneer. Katz praised the IDF for rapidly eliminating the assailants, calling them 'despicable terrorists,' and said Palestinian terrorism has dropped by over 80% due to the government's offensive policy. He reiterated the government's commitment to establishing new settlements and farms, stating that 'the terror will not deter us.'
The attack unfolded around midday, initially reported by Magen David Adom as a 51-year-old man in serious condition. By 12:29 Jerusalem, security sources confirmed that two terrorists had been neutralized suspected of a stabbing attack. Shortly after, the victim was identified as Itamar Cohen, a founder of agricultural farms in the area, according to reports by N13 and Army Radio. At the same time, Katz confirmed the terrorists were eliminated and sent recovery wishes to Cohen, with the later statement adding the vow to strengthen settlements.
Katz's vow to expand settlements fits a broader policy stance that The Zioneer has covered extensively in recent weeks. On multiple occasions, Katz has stated that Israel will maintain an indefinite presence in security zones in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza, and northern Samaria, and has pushed for the regularization of farms and establishment of new settlements in Judea and Samaria as part of the security doctrine. The Zioneer's topic page on Itamar Cohen notes his role as a prominent agricultural pioneer in Samaria.
Cohen's condition remains serious, and the circumstances of the attack are still under investigation. It is not yet clear whether the assailants acted alone or as part of a larger cell.
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